We're Not Forced To Stop, Either?

Letter to the editor

Letter writer Bob Duguay was confused when he wrote that government forces us to stop at red lights but not buy health insurance [Aug. 8, "We're Not Forced To Buy Insurance"].

He says the government is not forcing us to purchase health insurance because we can choose to opt out and pay a fine. What happens if you are caught running a red light? You are ticketed. What's the difference?